footing (n.)

  1. status with respect to the relations between people or groups; on good terms with her in-laws; on a friendly footing

    [ Syn: terms ]

  2. a relation that provides the foundation for something; they were on a friendly footing; he worked on an interim basis

    [ Syn: basis , ground ]

  3. a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

    [ Syn: foothold ]

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